Coach/Trainer in Teaching Assistant

Nottingham College; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Vivup discounts

Cycle to work scheme

CPD days and Invest Programme

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Apprenticeships to support learners in achieving skills, knowledge, and behaviours for their vocational course. You will plan, deliver and assess in workplace settings, managing a caseload and ensuring timely completion of e-portfolios.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 TA qualification, have sector experience in the last 5 years, and an assessing qualification or equivalent, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (minimum level 3).
• Experience within the Apprenticeships sector in the last 5 years.
• Hold an assessing qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, design and deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment in the workplace.
• Manage a caseload of apprentices and their E-portfolios with timely reviews.
• Ensure KPI targets are met, including reviews and attendance monitoring.
• Motivate apprentices to achieve excellence and higher grades.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet employer needs.

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualification (Lvl

Assessing qualification

Experience in Apprenticeships

Strong communication skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 3)

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We are looking for a candidate with experience of Apprenticeships as a teaching assistant to join our team, supporting our learners to achieve the skills, knowledge and behaviours of their vocational course. Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Plan, prepare, design and deliver high quality teaching learning and assessment in the workplace
• Take responsibility for a caseload of apprentices and their E-portfolios, ensuring timely completion within agreed and appropriate timescales.
• Ensure KPI’s are achieved such as completing reviews, off the job is recorded and up to date, monitoring of attendance, recording of the learner journey, timely completion, etc.
• Motivate and inspire all apprentices so that they are supported to achieve excellence and are encouraged to achieve their full potential including higher grades.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the employer’s needs are met.

Please note, this is a fixed term position until 31st July 2027, working 18.5 hours over 3 days per week. Flexibility with which days each week.

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will come from industry or have previous assessing experience experience as a teaching assistant with a particular focus on Apprenticeships. You will have strong communication skills both written and verbal and be proactive in organising your workload. Essential skills and experience include:

• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (minimum level 3)
• Experience within the sector (last 5 years)
• Hold an assessing qualification or equivalent
• Understanding and experience of the delivery and assessment in subject area
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational and planning skills with ability to manage own diary
• A willingness to update own professional development
• Able to work effectively as a member of a team and have experience of successful team working and be committed to a team-based approach

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact [e-mail]

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: TBC

Get Into Teaching

If you’re considering teaching but unsure where to start, Nottingham College offers clear pathways to help you explore your options and build a rewarding career in education. Find out more about our routes into teaching: Get in to Teaching.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £33,742 to £42,182 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We value accessibility and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need help or information in another format, contact [e-mail] or call us on 0115 884 2222.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.